Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Macai Jacket

I had a 2015 model of this jacket. A small issue with a pocket zipper found me with a 2020 model. I couldn't ask for a better jacket. Warm during -40C and then keeps me dry when the weather warms up. I can wear this jacket comfortably from 0C to 40C with no need for layering.

5’10 172 lbs medium build, Medium fit perfectly

It looks sick, is very lightweight, love the detachable hood, and also like the high collar for added wind protection. Not to mention the down insulation is super warm and it cuts the wind like a beast. The Gore-Tex material is scientifically proven to stand up to water like Superman stands up to evils of the universe

Went snowshoeing with this brand - we hit a snowstorm with wind up to 30 mph. I didn't feel cold nor did the wind bother me. I say if you can afford it buy it. I put this jacket to the test against wind, rain, and snow and it held up fine. I do a lot of hiking and snowshoeing year round.

The jacket is basically perfect. I am 6' tall and around 175 lbs. Perhaps its my personal preference, but a SMALL is a perfect fit for me, as I prefer to have a tighter fitting jacket. That being said, it is not tight, simply more form fitting. Anyway, the down fill is exquisite with a Goretex layer that performs as you'd expect.

Well worth the money. Wish I had this setup years ago. I've never been more comfortable while skiing.

I love this jacket! A timeless piece, never too hot and not too cold (great static warmth and handles excess heat very well). Clean look and conservative style, adaptable for a variety of needs. Excellent material quality. Gore-tex shell isn't noisy/hard. Hood ideally designed for use with helmet, and not entirely ideal without. Pit zips have a mesh inside to keep snow out. I am not a tall person and would have preferred the length a little shorter.

Hesitated about spending so much on a coat for a while, but glad i finally bit the bullet. This coat really is warm, i can go without a jumper on a cold day that would normally have been required with my older coat. This is exactly what i wanted. It is well articulated too, and having tested it on the slopes just last weekend am very happy. This coat achieves a helluva lot.

Hesitated about spending so much on a coat for a while, but glad i finally bit the bullet. This coat really is warm, i can go without a jumper on a cold day that would normally have been required with my older coat. This is exactly what i wanted. It is well articulated too, and having tested it on the slopes just last weekend am very happy. This coat achieves a helluva lot.

Super fast delivery of online order. Love the pit zips! Looks really sharp! Hot, hot, hot!

Super fast delivery of online order. Love the pit zips! Looks really sharp! Hot, hot, hot!

I am currently 6 ft (183cm), 179lbs (81.19kg). The Macai jacket (size: M) fits correctly in all aspects on me. The length of the sleeves are a bit long but I am totally okay with that. On Dec 25th, 2019 , I went to Sasquatch mountain resort for snowboarding. The weather was super great, sunny, light wind and the snow is soft and decent (Please refer to the third picture). I wore a T-shirt, leggings, Proton lt hoody, Alpha COMP Pants and Macail Jacket. Nothing extreme and special happened, the Macai jacket was as great as other ski jackets. Pronton lt hoody stole the spotlight on that day, the hoody kept me warm, and I did not sweat when I rode down the hill. I was so impressed by the mid layer that I forgot to appreciate the Macai jacket. On Jan 5th, 2020, I went to Sasquatch mountain resort for snowboarding again. This time the weather was horrible, super foggy at the top, crazy gusty, snowy and visibility was terrible (Please refer to picture 1 and 2). The resort officially shut down all lift chairs due to extreme winds. (BTW the resort gave us one-time use half day lift tickets as compensation) Before it closed down, we went up the mountaintop and rode down the slopes a couple times. I wore the same Arc'teryx beast mode outfit as Dec 25, 2019. The wind was pushing me hard at higher altitudes, but I was warm and did not feel any wind penetrated my jacket. At lower elevation, it rained. Windproof and waterproof abilities of my Macai Jacket were off the charts! (Please refer to the last picture) From my perspective, Macai jacket is a very functional, practical, truly waterproof and windproof Jacket. The internal dump pocket is perfect for my gloves, toque, and balaclava. The left sleeve pocket is great for my oval membership card, Cypress Mt's ski pass and Compass card. The pit zips use two-way zippers and have powder guard vents to prevent snow entry. I really appreciate all the little details.

I am currently 6 ft (183cm), 179lbs (81.19kg). The Macai jacket (size: M) fits correctly in all aspects on me. The length of the sleeves are a bit long but I am totally okay with that. On Dec 25th, 2019 , I went to Sasquatch mountain resort for snowboarding. The weather was super great, sunny, light wind and the snow is soft and decent (Please refer to the third picture). I wore a T-shirt, leggings, Proton lt hoody, Alpha COMP Pants and Macail Jacket. Nothing extreme and special happened, the Macai jacket was as great as other ski jackets. Pronton lt hoody stole the spotlight on that day, the hoody kept me warm, and I did not sweat when I rode down the hill. I was so impressed by the mid layer that I forgot to appreciate the Macai jacket. On Jan 5th, 2020, I went to Sasquatch mountain resort for snowboarding again. This time the weather was horrible, super foggy at the top, crazy gusty, snowy and visibility was terrible (Please refer to picture 1 and 2). The resort officially shut down all lift chairs due to extreme winds. (BTW the resort gave us one-time use half day lift tickets as compensation) Before it closed down, we went up the mountaintop and rode down the slopes a couple times. I wore the same Arc'teryx beast mode outfit as Dec 25, 2019. The wind was pushing me hard at higher altitudes, but I was warm and did not feel any wind penetrated my jacket. At lower elevation, it rained. Windproof and waterproof abilities of my Macai Jacket were off the charts! (Please refer to the last picture) From my perspective, Macai jacket is a very functional, practical, truly waterproof and windproof Jacket. The internal dump pocket is perfect for my gloves, toque, and balaclava. The left sleeve pocket is great for my oval membership card, Cypress Mt's ski pass and Compass card. The pit zips use two-way zippers and have powder guard vents to prevent snow entry. I really appreciate all the little details.

Great hoodie that has a nice fit. Very warm for how thin it is. Sleeves are nice and long good for me I'm 6'4. Hood is warm as well and keeps the wind out

A beautifully designed and finished jacket. It is surprisingly light and comfortable to wear. I like the silk type of interior lining as doesn't stick to your layer.

What an excellent Ski jacket, I really like the collar details and general fitment of the is good all round

What an excellent Ski jacket, I really like the collar details and general fitment of the is good all round

If you're on the fence about getting this jacket, climb down off there and pull the trigger. This is a beautifully designed jacket with everything you need to tackle the coldest, wettest winters. Pair with just a simple fleece (I use the Covert 1/2 Zip) and you'll never be cold again. Cant recommend this jacket enough, my only wish was I got one sooner. I own multiple Arcteryx items.. Beta SL, Tantalaus, Atom LT, Beta AR, Rush LT Pants, Lithic gloves, and a couple fleece and hoodies. My new favorite is the Macai! I am 5'10", 165lbs, and got the small in black (thought about Yukon or Neptune but for a jacket that will last me a lifetime I figured play it safe and get black). The fit was good on the medium, but a bit baggy and loose in the arms. It starts to look sloppy when you start sizing up. Im really glad I didn't size up for this jacket, because I doubt I'll ever end up needing to layer it. If they had a size in between S & M that would be unbelievable, but I don't know any other companies that do this so I guess it is what it is! Still cant complain about any part of this jacket.

If you're on the fence about getting this jacket, climb down off there and pull the trigger. This is a beautifully designed jacket with everything you need to tackle the coldest, wettest winters. Pair with just a simple fleece (I use the Covert 1/2 Zip) and you'll never be cold again. Cant recommend this jacket enough, my only wish was I got one sooner. I own multiple Arcteryx items.. Beta SL, Tantalaus, Atom LT, Beta AR, Rush LT Pants, Lithic gloves, and a couple fleece and hoodies. My new favorite is the Macai! I am 5'10", 165lbs, and got the small in black (thought about Yukon or Neptune but for a jacket that will last me a lifetime I figured play it safe and get black). The fit was good on the medium, but a bit baggy and loose in the arms. It starts to look sloppy when you start sizing up. Im really glad I didn't size up for this jacket, because I doubt I'll ever end up needing to layer it. If they had a size in between S & M that would be unbelievable, but I don't know any other companies that do this so I guess it is what it is! Still cant complain about any part of this jacket.

Love this jacket since I got it from its warmth and comfort to it's lightweight construction. It temperature regulates very well I have worn it at -30C and -5C and been comfortable in both situations. I run warm as well but it's breathability and core loft in the pits and back help me not sweat too much. I am 6'3 200 lbs and broad shouldered and the L fits me perfect, though the arms are a tad long but that helps with mobility for sure. Only complaints are the main pockets are rather small to store ski gloves or whatever inside comfortably. Secondly, there is no interneal cuff on the sleeve which means when skiing you have to often re wrap the velcro cuff around your wrist to keep the glove in the sleeve. Anyhow, sleek, warm, waterproof, cozy and would recommend to anyone who wants a premium ski jacket or high snowy/cold weather resident.

Love this jacket since I got it from its warmth and comfort to it's lightweight construction. It temperature regulates very well I have worn it at -30C and -5C and been comfortable in both situations. I run warm as well but it's breathability and core loft in the pits and back help me not sweat too much. I am 6'3 200 lbs and broad shouldered and the L fits me perfect, though the arms are a tad long but that helps with mobility for sure. Only complaints are the main pockets are rather small to store ski gloves or whatever inside comfortably. Secondly, there is no interneal cuff on the sleeve which means when skiing you have to often re wrap the velcro cuff around your wrist to keep the glove in the sleeve. Anyhow, sleek, warm, waterproof, cozy and would recommend to anyone who wants a premium ski jacket or high snowy/cold weather resident.

Topjacke die ihren Preis auch wert ist! Leicht, extrem wrmend und wasserdicht!

Topjacke die ihren Preis auch wert ist! Leicht, extrem wrmend und wasserdicht!

Cette veste est trs confortable et pratique et vous garde au chaud et au sec. Elle a aussi un capuchon qui cache mon casque si ncessaire et assez d'espace de rangement pour un forfait de ski, gants etc.J'utilise cette veste aussi pour des promenades si 'il fait froid.Et elle est assez belle pour faire les boutiques dans les quartiers chic de Bruxelles ou Anvers.

This looks a bit like the warmest jacket to wear on a 100km/h blizzard of the Canada's Arctic. Would like to try it out on or below the level of guesting winds I indicated. Crossing fingers to win this.